Large lavender-blue florets with a sweet pungent scent create tight, globe-shaped heads the size of a softball atop 3–4′ stems. This showy early-summer flower is great with Bearded or Siberian Iris. Plant 3 per sq ft.

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the Shipping Details box for each item. Please refer to the Shipping Details box to determine the earliest shipping time. Unless you specify otherwise, fertilizers, tools, and other non-plant items are shipped with your plants or bulbs. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

Allium Gladiator

James Weiss
from Lakewood Ohio

Had to write and say how great these flowers are!
I'm on the south shore of Lake Erie and have had great success with White Flower Farms Alliums. This is my third year buying and plantiing and I'll never have to buy again. The flowers are 4 feet tall and the purple globes are nine inches across--more like volleyball size! The ones I planted three years ago now have three to four stalks and bulbs--the ones from last year have two to three. I already divided them once. I planted 24 and now have 60 all of which are huge and last three to four weeks. A very strong tall colorful statement in any bed--and- -deer do not bother them. Highly recommended!!

First season, but strong & beautiful

RozGrl
from Weymouth, Massachusetts

I wanted some early color in my front garden, and planted 2 allium bulbs last Fall. The lavender color is just beautiful and the unusual round shape is eye-catching. In the photo you can see that my peonies and deep purple irises aren't quite ready, but they'll be taking over the stage very soon. In the meantime, the allium look great with my white rhododendron. I'm sure they'll be taller and the heads will be bigger next year. I plan to order more!

Beautiful

These are majestic!

Plant at least 3 for dramatic effect. They remind me of purple fairy wands and are interesting after the bloom fades as well.

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Protects lilium from deer

Kathy in Michigan
from Lakeville, MI

I'm using these among my lilium bulbs to discourage deer. They grow neatly vertical between the lilies, and even after they fade, they are tall and an unobtrusive deterrent. I do have less deer munching with the aromatic (oriental) lily varieties. My alliums have not replicated and I wish they were!

The genus Allium (the Latin means "garlic") includes many garden plants that grow from bulbs or bulb-like rhizomes. Allium flowers form dense balls of color at the top of strong stems, and they make excellent displays in the garden or in bouquets. Allium flowers range from purple, burgundy, lilac, silvery amethyst, pink, blue, to yellow and white. Some varieties have scented blooms, but their perfume is usually pleasant and not the least oniony. The scent of the bulbs and leaves, however, may remind you of onions.

Light/Watering: Most Alliums grow best in full sun, with at least 6–8 hours of direct sun a day. Those we offer require well-drained soil and are longest lived in locations where the soil is on the dry side during summer dormancy.

Planting: Plant Alliums more shallowly than comparably sized bulbs, just 1–2 times the diameter of the bulb deep.

Continuing Care: The leaf tips of many varieties, especially the tall ones, begin to brown before bloom time. Remove the spent flowers (except from varieties that are sterile, such as 'Globemaster') if you wish to prevent them from self-sowing.

Pests/Diseases: Alliums have few problems except when planted too shallowly or in wet soil.

Companions: Place Alliums behind heavy-foliage plants such as Peonies and Iris. Good for bedding, and in mixed borders. Flower heads are good for drying.

Dividing/Transplanting: Alliums rarely need transplanting or dividing, but this can be done when the bulbs are dormant.

White Flower Farm is a family-owned mail-order nursery located in northwestern Connecticut. Since 1950 we have been providing a wide range of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, vines, amaryllis, gardening tools & supplies, and gifts for gardeners. We also offer gardening advice and how-to information to gardeners throughout the United States. We invite you to browse our online catalogs, and to join our email list for special offers and useful gardening tips. White Flower Farm&REG; is a registered trademark of White Flower Farm, Inc. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.